Mr. Baker White105, 106 and 107. asked the Minister of Supply (1) the total tonnage of cement that has been used already in the construction of the hangar for the Brabazon I aircraft at Bristol Airport, and the further tonnage that will be required to complete the work;
(2) the cost of the hangar which is being constructed at Bristol Airport to house the Brabazon I and the number of men employed upon its construction;
(3) the tonnage of steel that is being used to construct the hangar at Bristol Airport to house the Brabazon I.
§ Mr. G. R. Strauss8,750 tons of steel are being used in the construction of the assembly hall, which, it is estimated, will cost about £2,300,000. The average number of workers employed is 590. Nine thousand one hundred and twenty tons of 29W cement have already been used and it is estimated that a further 2,650 tons will be needed.